Discovery reveals how diabetes worsens periodontal disease Discovery reveals how diabetes worsens periodontal disease Researchers at Penn Dental Medicine have identified an important immune signaling pathway through which diabetes exacerbates periodontal disease, highlighting the involvement of T cells in the inflammatory response to bacteria.
Study finds telemedicine visits cost far less than office visits Study finds telemedicine visits cost far less than office visits Penn Medicine researchers have analyzed billing data and found that telemedicine visits are five times cheaper on average than in-person appointments, but some caveats exist for mental and behavioral health treatment.
A 24/7 virtual care service means freedom from on-call hours Aileen John is a regional medical director for Penn Medicine Primary Care.(Image: Courtesy of Penn Medicine News) A 24/7 virtual care service means freedom from on-call hours A new initiative, Penn Medicine OnDemand, frees Penn primary care doctors from most on-call duties after work hours, while patients still have 24-hour access to virtual care. 2 min. read
Advancing veterinary medicine through interdisciplinary research nocred Advancing veterinary medicine through interdisciplinary research Amanda Watkins applies her clinical skills as a veterinarian to research new ways to fight biofilm infections as the first graduate of the Penn Veterinary Scientist Training Program. 3 min. read
Liz Arbittier: Shaping the future of large animal medicine nocred Liz Arbittier: Shaping the future of large animal medicine Liz Arbittier trains the next generation of large animal veterinarians who work to protect the food supply and safeguard against zoonotic diseases.
Where peak performance meets progressive disease Hansell Stedman is a professor of surgery at the Perelman School of Medicine.(Image: Margo Reed) Where peak performance meets progressive disease Hansell Stedman and his team draw on personal experience at the extremes of muscle function—world-class athleticism and muscular dystrophy—as they strive to develop a safer gene therapy for Duchenne muscular dystrophy. 2 min. read
Methadone treatment for opioid use rising, but better access needed to reach more Image: Digicomphoto/Science Photo Library via Getty Images Methadone treatment for opioid use rising, but better access needed to reach more Researchers at Penn Medicine find that treatment numbers rose during the 2010s as the opioid crisis became prominent, including increases in buprenorphine, an easier-to-access medication. 2 min. read
Distinct frontal brain signal tied to compulsive behaviors in people with OCD Image: jiefeng jiang via iStock Distinct frontal brain signal tied to compulsive behaviors in people with OCD A new Penn Medicine study shows targeted brain stimulation can significantly reduce symptoms of compulsive behaviors. 2 min. read
Safe driving habits boosted by insurance plans that reward safe driving Image: wmaster890 via Getty Images Safe driving habits boosted by insurance plans that reward safe driving Popular insurance programs offering discounts for driving safely can reduce risky behaviors like speeding and hard braking, Penn Medicine researchers show. 2 min. read
America’s first hospital to open museum at Pennsylvania Hospital’s historic Pine Street building Since its founding in 1751, Pennsylvania Hospital has been a leader in patient care. Today, it is nationally recognized for programs in neurosurgery, obstetrics and high-risk maternal and fetal services, neonatology, behavioral health, and orthopaedics.nocred America’s first hospital to open museum at Pennsylvania Hospital’s historic Pine Street building Pennsylvania Hospital marks its 275th anniversary with exhibits that connect Penn Medicine’s medical history to modern breakthroughs. 2 min. read